Dhanush
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Dhanush is an Indian actor, producer, director and playback singer acclaimed for his versatility. He made his debut with Thulluvadho Ilamai (2002) and earned early recognition through Kadhal Kondein (2003) and Pudhupettai (2006). His performance in Aadukalam (2011) won him the National Film Award for Best Actor, marking a major milestone in his career. Dhanush gained wider popularity in Hindi cinema with Raanjhanaa (2013) and continued to balance commercial and critically acclaimed films such as Velaiilla Pattadhari (2014), Vada Chennai (2018), Asuran (2019), and Thiruchitrambalam (2022). He made his Hollywood debut with The Extraordinary Journey of the Fakir (2018) and his directorial debut with Pa Paandi (2017), showcasing his range as a filmmaker.
Known for
Credits
Kara (2026)
as Karasaami
The Gray Man (2022)
as Avik San
Tere Ishk Mein (2025)
as Shankar Gurrukkal
OM Chapter 1 (2026)
as Chezhiyan aka Thirukumaran
Raanjhanaa (2013)
as Kundan
Idli Kadai (2025)
as Murugan
Raayan (2024)
as Kathavaraayan 'Raayan'
Maaran (2022)
as Mathimaaran
Nilavuku En Mel Ennadi Kobam (2025)
as Cameo
Kuberaa (2025)
as Deva Kalam
Jagame Thandhiram (2021)
as Suruli
Asuran (2019)
as Sivasaamy
Vaathi (2023)
as Balamurugan
Kutty (2010)
as Kutty
Karnan (2021)
as Karnan
Vada Chennai (2018)
as Anbu
Thiruchitrambalam (2022)
as Thiruchitrambalam
Kodi (2016)
as Kodi & Anbu
Atrangi Re (2021)
as Vishu
Captain Miller (2024)
as Analeesan "Easa" / Captain Miller
The Extraordinary Journey of the Fakir (2018)
as Ajatashatru Lavash Patel
Maari (2015)
as Maari
Thiruvilaiyaadal Aarambam (2006)
as Thirukumaran 'Thiru'
Pudhupettai (2006)
as 'Kokki' Kumar
Shamitabh (2015)
as Danish
Enai Noki Paayum Thota (2019)
as Raghu
Polladhavan (2007)
as Prabhu
3 (2012)
as Ram
Naane Varuvean (2022)
as Prabhu/Kadhir
Mappillai (2011)
as Saravanan
Velaiyilla Pattathari 2 (2017)
as Raghuvaran
Pa Paandi (2017)
as Younger Paandian Pazhanisami (Power Paandi)
Mayakkam Enna (2011)
as Karthik Swaminathan
Maari 2 (2018)
as Maariyappan aka Maari
Ethir Neechal (2013)
as Self - Dancer
Thangamagan (2015)
as Thamizh Vijayraghavan
Sullan (2004)
as Subramani
Yaaradi Nee Mohini (2008)
as Vasu
Anegan (2015)
as Ashwin, Murugappa and Kaali
Naiyaandi (2013)
as Chinna Vandu
Uthama Puthiran (2010)
as Sivaramakrishnan / Dhandapani
Aadukalam (2011)
as K. P. Karuppu
Padikathavan (2009)
as Radhakrishnan (Rocky)
Thulluvadho Ilamai (2002)
as Mahesh
Maryan (2013)
as Mariyaan
Vai Raja Vai (2015)
as Kokki Kumar (Guest appearance)
Velaiyilla Pattathari (2014)
as Raghuvaran
Pattas (2020)
as Sakthi (Pattas) & Thiraviyam Perumal
Parattai Engira Azhagu Sundaram (2007)
as Azhagu Sundaram (Parattai)
Thiruda Thirudi (2003)
as Vasu
Kadhal Konden (2003)
as Vinod
Thodari (2016)
as Poochiappan
Kalam: The Missile Man of India (—)
as Kalam
Venghai (2011)
as Selvam
Devathayai Kanden (2005)
as Babu
Proprietors: Kammath & Kammath (2013)
as Self
Seedan (2011)
as Saravanan
D56 (—)
Actor
Pudhukottaiyilirundhu Saravanan (2004)
as Saravanan
Adhu Oru Kana Kaalam (2005)
as Srinivasan
Dreams (2004)
as Shakti
Vada Chennai II: Anbuvin Ezhichi (—)
as Anbu
Aayirathil Oruvan 2 (—)
Actor
Untitled Dhanush - PS Mithran Film (—)
Actor
D56 (—)
Actor
Ilaiyaraaja (—)
as Ilaiyaraaja
Velpari (—)
as Velpari
Honest Raj (—)
Actor
Untitled Dhanush Film (—)
Actor
Untitled Dhanush - Venu Udugula Film (—)
Actor
Untitled Dhanush - Siva Film (—)
Actor
Untitled Aanand L. Rai/Dhanush Film (—)
Actor
Pudhupettai 2 (—)
Actor